What is a CDA?
A Child Development Associate (CDA) is an individual who has successfully completed a CDA assessment and has been awarded the National CDA Credential. S/he is able to meet the specific needs of children and works with parents and other adults to nurture children’s physical, social, emotional, and intellectual growth in a child development framework (Council for Professional Recognition). The CDA is accepted as the required training hours for Family Day Care Accreditation. The CDA Credential is a requirement for lead teachers in a child care center according to the minimum qualifications in the NYS day care regulations. Participants may choose one of three specializations; Infant/ Toddler, Preschool or Family Child Care.
What are the requirements?
Prior to applying for the CDA Credential Assessment, each candidate is required to complete 120 clock hours of formal child care education in eight different categories, which are offered through our CDA courses.
How can Child Care Council, Inc. help you?
CDA Courses at Child Care Council, Inc. are designed for potential candidates to complete their 120 hours, assist with the development of competency papers, and create a professional resource file. CDA Courses are available in the evenings. Classes meet
weekly for 3 hours for approximately 11 months. Evening classes are from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m.
How much does it cost?
The 120-hour program cost is $1,700.00 plus a non-refundable $75.00 registration fee. NYS Education Incentive Program Scholarships are available to providers. To receive a CDA Course registration package, call (585)654-4798.
| Course # | Location | Day | Class Begins |
|---|---|---|---|
| CDA 70 | Lakeville | Tuesday Evenings | February 28 |
| CDA 71 | Rochester | Thursday Evenings | March 22 |
